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Lilongwe's residents call it the "Garden City" because of its many green spaces (Photo: Gome Jenda )
Seeds of change: Lilongwe City Council recognises the value of urban nature
… to encroach into protected areas, forests have been depleted as people have sought fuel for cooking and heating, and freshwater sources … its commitment to the process, the government seconded two national staff members to Lilongwe City Council to share their experiences of … plan is a practical roadmap for integrating biodiversity issues into all planning processes. This will restore the city's precious natural …
Article, 21 March 2016
Restoring mangroves (Photo: Orsibal Ramírez/IUCN)
EbA Evidence and Policy: El Salvador
… Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) involves people using biodiversity and ecosystem services to adapt to the adverse … EbA, and to promote EbA at international level. More information and all the case studies sites are available via the main project page .  …  to consult with communities and national and local government staff. The findings will be combined with those from the 11 other …
Project, 17 December 2018
The earthquake that hit Nepal and areas of Bangladesh, India and Tibet on has had devastating consequences, with loss of life and destruction (Photo: Udayan Mishra, Creative Commons via Flickr)
IIED responds to Nepal earthquake
… We are currently doing all we can to track down and confirm the safety of our friends, colleagues, partner organisations and their staff, although connectivity is limited, with mobile and communications … , which details the organisations currently working to support the people of Nepal. How to help and find people There are a couple of ways …
News, 27 April 2015
The earthquake that hit Nepal and areas of Bangladesh, India and Tibet on has had devastating consequences, with loss of life and destruction (Photo: Udayan Mishra, Creative Commons via Flickr)
IIED issues statement after devastating Nepal earthquake
… We are currently doing all we can to track down and confirm the safety of our friends, colleagues, partner organisations and their staff, although connectivity is limited, with mobile and communications … , which details the organisations currently working to support the people of Nepal. How to help and find people There are several ways you …
News, 26 April 2015
View of a road cutting through a forest
Wild meat: is there an appetite for alternatives?
… to reduce the reliance on wild meat hunting have long assumed that people in rural communities eat wild meat because they have no other … people will not compromise on. So, if people prioritise taste above all other factors, the substitute must be something that communities … complete one of our surveys: For government officials, donors and NGO staff and academics working in sub-Saharan Africa, please complete: …
Insight, 21 May 2019
Informal settlements lining the railway tracks in Mumbai (Photo: gloogun, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Ward diaries: crucial evidence for planning in Mumbai's slums
… and maps for each ward and sub-ward.  So when we talk to government staff at this level, we have the data to show where the problems are … For water? Which slums have no electricity? The percentage of people who have to defecate in the open. The slums with no solid waste … sewers and drainage) are the greatest priorities for most – but not all:  In Manori Gaon the inhabitants have good access to shared taps and …
Insight, 28 November 2016
A welder uses home-made equpiment in Kenya, where the Jua Kali (informal economy) thrives and can solve any problem (Photo: Erik (HASH) Hersman, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Lessons from the informal sector
… for delivering green growth? In Kenya's thriving informal sector, all needs are catered for. If you have a bad hair day, a salon is just a … in front of your housing estate?   It's no surprise that 2.5 million people in Nairobi are employed in the sector. In South Africa the sector … its through pooling resources to bulk order goods, or helping to staff each other's stores, they value building coalitions and social …
Insight, 24 February 2016
Modern technology means data privacy policies must be stronger than ever. But IIED is treating GDPR as an opportunity rather than a threat (Image: IIED)
Sending out the right messages
… subscribed to one of IIED's themed, or general, email newsletters . All of our subscribers received this email because at some point in the … in vanity metrics. We are focusing on building relationships with people based on what they are interested in and how they want to engage … six months updating our processes and policies, and working with IIED staff and partners to build their understanding around implementing the …
Insight, 28 February 2018
A group of women laugh and smile as they stand and dip their hands into two large buckets on a table
Financial summary 2020
… IIED’s new institutional strategies, was launched across five areas: people, business development, finance, international operations … reserves of approximately four months of operating costs and staff salaries less liabilities from employee benefits (around £2.2 …  contains detailed financial information, including a breakdown of all income received by IIED above £10,000. Value for money statement …
Page, 20 December 2020
A view over a large township
Internal and international influences on urban change
… costs influences urban change For successful cities, there are all the changes driven by wealthy groups, of which there is an … workers from middle income groups. Ironically, this includes the very people the wealthy rely on for many services (see the movie Parasite !) … form of the local demand for goods and services generated by their staff. This includes the local government bureaucracy. It includes …
Insight, 27 May 2020